The search for Stacy Peterson: Week in review

Friday

Mar 28, 2008 at 12:01 AMMar 28, 2008 at 12:08 PM

A look at some of the week’s developments in the Peterson case.

A look at some of the week’s developments in the Peterson case.

Please note, updates are current through 11 a.m. Friday. Please visit the Bolingbrook Reporter online at mysuburbanlife.com for updates. Also, visit our blog, petersonstory.wordpress.com, for full coverage of the search for Stacy Peterson, a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re covering the case, and to share your thoughts on this developing story.

--Drew Peterson’s mother and stepfather testified Thursday, March 20, before the grand jury investigating the death of their son’s third wife and the disappearance of his fourth. They did not discuss their testimony.

--A hearing to determine the fate of 11 guns seized from Drew Peterson’s home was postponed, the Will County state’s attorney’s office announced Monday, March 24. A Will County judge recently ordered state police to return the guns, along with other items seized during a Nov. 1 search of Peterson’s home. A day after the order, state police revoked Peterson’s right to possess firearms, rending the judge’s decision moot. Peterson’s attorney Joel Brodsky later asked the judge to allow Peterson’s son, an Oak Brook police officer, to hold on to the guns. The hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, and has been rescheduled for April 17.

--Stacy Peterson’s family announced Wednesday, March 26, that they will renew searches for the missing Bolingbrook mother this weekend. All volunteers are asked to attend a training session at 9: 30 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Center, 200 Lindsey Lane, and must present a valid state identification card. Weather permitting, searches could begin Saturday and Sunday and will continue every weekend.

--Also Wednesday, the group Friends of Stacy Peterson, announced it will hold another fundraiser May 10 at Ditka’s Sports Dome in Bolingbrook. All proceeds will go toward continuing search efforts. Additional details will be released at a later date.

--The independent pathologist for Will County that recently ruled Kathleen Savio’s death a homicide, testified before the special grand jury investigating her death and Stacy Peterson’s disappearance. Dr. Larry Blum performed the autopsy in November after authorities exhumed her body. Savio was found drowned in her Bolingbrook home’s bathtub March 1, 2004.

Compiled by Danya Hooker, Suburban Life Publications

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